SE350EL

Generator Automatic
Voltage Regulator
Operation Manual

A Regal Brand
1. SPECIFICATION Burden
Sensing & Power Input 500VA MAX
Voltage 85 ~ 120 VAC /190 ~ 240 VAC
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz, Jumper selectable External Volts Adjustment
± 5% with 1K ohm 1 watt trimmer
Output ± 10% with 2K ohm 1 watt trimmer
Voltage Max. 73 VDC @ 220 VAC input
Current Continuous 3.5A EMI Suppression
Intermittent 7A for 10 sec Internal electromagnetic interference filtering
(52 / 105VDC)
Resistance Min. 15 ohm Max. 100 ohm Unit Power Dissipation
Max. 8 watt
Voltage Regulation
< ± 1% ( with 4% engine governing ) Under Frequency Protection (Factory Setting)
60 Hz system presets knee point at 54 ~ 61 Hz
Voltage Build-up 50 Hz system presets knee point at 45 ~ 51 Hz
Residual voltage at AVR terminal > 5 VAC
Dimensions
Operating Temperature 99.5mm L * 67mm W * 47.5mm H
- 40°C to + 60°C
Weight
Storage Temperature 205g ± 2%
- 65°C to + 85°C
Fuse
T6.3AH250V Part# A-527066-2

OUT P UT 73 V dc max C urrent, max 3.5A

INP UT 85-120 / 190-240 V ac , 50/60 HZ

V OL T A G E R E G UL A T OR
P ower,max 700V A

MODE L S E 350E L

UNIT: mm
Figure 1 - Outline and Drilling Diagram

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OUT P UT 73 V dc max C urrent, max 3.5A

INP UT 85-120 / 190-240 V ac , 50/60 HZ

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Figure 2 - Jumper and Potentiometer Control Locations

2. WIRING
2.1 Exciter Field Power Circuit
• Connect terminal “F+” and “F-“ to field “+” and
“–”.
• See Figure 6, 7 and 8 for connection diagrams.
CAUTION
The exciter field dc resistance should be between
15 and 100 ohms.
If the exciter field dc resistance is less than 15 ohms
and the full load field current does not exceed the
maximum continuous current rating of the AVR, add
a resistor in series of sufficient wattage to increase
the total resistance to 15 ohms.
2.2 Sensing & Power Input Circuit 120/240V
Use terminals 3 and 4 for input power and
sensing. The voltage input can be either 120 or 240
VAC selectable via DIP switch.
See Figure 4 .
2.3 Voltage Adjustment (VOLT)
The screwdriver adjustable potentiometer adjusts
the generator output voltage. Adjustment clockwise
increases the generator voltage.
Remove the jumper wire across terminals 6 and 7
when installing the remote voltage adjust rheostat,
and install a 2000 ohm 1/2 watt rheostat. This gives
±10% voltage adjustment from the nominal. (For a
±5% voltage range, use a 1000 ohm 1/2 watt rheo-
stat). See Figure 6, 7 and 8.
2.4 Stability Adjustment (STAB)
• Stability is the ability of the generator to respond
to load changes. Decreasing the stability makes
the generator less sluggish and faster to respond
to load changes. If the stability is decreased too
much, the generator will tend to hunt under
steady state conditions.
2.5 V/HZ Roll-Off Frequency Selection (U/F)
• The roll off point is the frequency where the
generator voltage starts to decrease. This reduces
the load to the engine, which allows the engine
to recover. Use jumper to select 50 HZ or 60 Hz.
The screwdriver adjustable potentiometer sets the
roll-off frequency from 54~61 Hz in the 60 Hz
setting or from 45~51 Hz in the 50 Hz setting. We
also use the Roll-Off to disconnect the regulator
when you shut off the engine.
• The SE350EL has the roll-off point preset to 58 Hz
at 60 Hz and 48 Hz at 50 Hz. To change the roll-off
point, adjust engine speed to the preferred Hz (50
or 60 Hz).
• Set the voltage to the preferred setting at rated
Hz. Adjust engine speed to the new roll-off point.
Turn the potentiometer counterclockwise until the
voltage starts to drop off. Then adjust the potenti-
ometer clockwise until the voltage returns to rated
voltage. Re-adjust engine speed to rated speed.

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FREQUENCY COMPENSATION (See Figure 3)
1. The frequency compensation characteristic of
Figure 1 used to improve system load pickup
performance by restraining voltage recovery
until frequency has also started to recover.
2. The regulator is shipped from the factory set at
a 45 Hz “corner frequency” for 50 Hz systems.
For 60 Hz systems, a 55 Hz corner frequency is
achieved by removing the “50-50” external link.
3. OPERATION PROCEDURE
3.1 Static AVR bench test
Complete before starting test.
1. Connect the AVR as shown in Figure 5
Operational Test Diagram. Do not apply power.
Ensure that the light bulbs are rated for 120
volts and less than 100 watts.
2. Adjust the voltage potentiometer / external
voltage adjustment rheostat (if used) fully
counterclockwise.

3. Connect 240 VAC, 60 Hz power to the control-

ler. The light bulbs should flash momentarily.

4. Slow adjust the AVR voltage potentiometer

clockwise.

RESULT :

1. Before minimum luminance is reached, the light

bulbs should attain maximum luminance to
signify the regulation point.
Figure 3 - Frequency Compensation Curves
2. At the regulation point, a small change in the
voltage adjustment potentiometer or rheostat
2.6 120 / 240 VAC Input Power Selection position should turn the light bulbs on or off.
Switch DIP select ON for 120VAC and OFF for 240
VAC according to the generator system voltage.

Figure 4 - Sensing & Power Input Voltage Selection

2.7 Stability Selection

When excitation under voltage, it can result in insuf-
ficient adjustment range for stability adjustment and
when excitation over voltage, the response from the
AVR becomes sluggish. The AVR is equipped with
2 bridging wires J1 and J2 to help improve this
problem. See Figure 2.

• If the unloaded excitation voltage is less than 7

VDC, please cut open the J2 red bridging wires.

• If the unloaded excitation voltage is greater than

25 VDC, please cut open the J1 white bridging
wires.

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3.2 Preliminary Setup
• Confirm the regulator matches the requirements
of the generator.
• Ensure all connection and leads from voltage
regulator to generator are correctly connected.
• Ensure all jumpers and DIP SW are correctly
installed and positioned.
• Ensure terminal 6 & 7 is bridged if external voltage
adjustment rheostat is not in use.
• Set VOLT voltage control potentiometer fully
counter-clockwise and the external voltage
adjustment rheostat (if used) to the center
position.
• Set STAB stability control potentiometer fully
clockwise (Maximum stability level with sluggish
response).
• If adjustment of the under frequency control
potentiometer is required, start with the
potentiometer adjusted fully counterclockwise,
then, slowly adjust the potentiometer clockwise
to set.
3.3 System Start-Up
NOTE : All AC voltage readings are to be taken with
an “average” reading voltmeter.
• Start prime-mover and bring up to rated speed.
• If generator voltage does not build up, per-
form field flashing. Please reference from 4. Field
Flashing.
• Slowly adjust the regulator voltage control poten-
tiometer (or remote voltage adjust rheostat) until
the generator voltage reaches the nominal level. If
the voltage does not build up to the rated level:
1. Check the generator output for excessive load
or possible short circuit.
2. Residual voltage under 5 volts. Perform field
flashing.
• Apply and remove the generator load to verify sta-
bility If the generator responds too slowly or hunts
(oscillates):
1. Check the generator output for excessive load
or a short circuit. Adjust the Regulator stability
control with no load applied.
2. Check the stability of the governor system.
• Check regulation under normal operating condi-
tions. If the regulation is poor:
1. Ensure the prime mover is operating at rated
speed.
2. Verify that the voltmeter is connected to the
same lead as the Regulator sensing.
3. Use an average-sensing voltmeter (not an RMS
sensing voltmeter).
• If under frequency adjustment is required.
Slowly reduce the generator frequency until the
generator output voltage begins to drop:
1. Rotate the under frequency potentiometer fully
counterclockwise.
2. Reduce the generator frequency from nominal
(either 50Hz or 60Hz) to the desired corner
frequency.
3. Slowly adjust the under frequency control clock-
wise until the generator output voltage just
starts to decrease.
CAUTION
All voltage readings are to be taken with an
average-reading voltmeter. Meggers and high-
potential test equipment are not be used.
Use of such equipment could damage the
semiconductors inside the voltage regulator.
4. FIELD FLASHING
When regulator is operated with the generator for
the first time, the polarity of residual magnetism may
be reversed or too small to achieve the necessary
build-up voltage for the regulator. If reversing the
field connections does not induce build-up, and the
residual voltage is less than the specified value of 5
VAC, shut down the Prime-mover and proceed with
the following steps :
A. With the Prime-mover at rest and the
regulator’s field output wires disconnected,
apply a DC source ( Not grounded ) of not more
than 6~12 VDC with Positive to F+ and Negative
to F-, in series with a current-limiting resistor of
3~5 ohms 20 watt. (The set battery is a suitable
source.)
B. Allow approximately 3 seconds before removing
the DC source.
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3. With the regulator disconnected (wires 3 and
4), start the prime mover and measure the
“residual” voltage available at the auxiliary This Automatic Voltage Regulator is not
winding. If this voltage is greater than 5 VAC, equipped with loss-Sensing Protection
reconnect regulator and restart prime mover. function / Over Excitation Protection. An
If less than 5 VAC is measured, repeat field additional Over-Voltage Protection device
flashing procedure. for load may be required to avoid possible
damage to the equipment or severe personal
4. If repeating step A. and B. does not result injury or death.
in generator voltage build-up, and residual
is greater than 5 VAC, replace with a new
regulator.

Figure 5 - Operational Test Diagram Figure 6 - 1Ø 110 / 220VAC Diagram

Figure 7 - 3Ø 220VAC Diagram Figure 8 - 3Ø 380VAC Diagram

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